Beauty Services

The Process

Securing your date:50% retainer, along with a signed contract, is required to secure your date

Previews: Bride Previews are required to secure services. We select your final color palette and test run all the products that will be used on the wedding day on our skin. This is also a time to get to know me as your artist.

Preview Details: The preview begins with a detailed skin analysis. Beautiful makeup begins with healthy skin. I evaluate your skin, suggest products, and apply a customized skincare routine on each client. We then discuss your personal style, wedding day style, and I go step by step through the makeup process for you to view. From a romantic beauty look to a smokey eye, I document each look with your camera phone, so you can decide on whether you love the extra winged eyeliner or a bolder lip. Previews are 1.5-2 hours, done at your location.

Wedding Day:The wedding day is very time sensitive, and as your beauty artist, I am there at the very beginning and am the start of your Wedding day. I work diligently on each client in 30 minute rotations, utilizing my many years of time management to keep the morning flowing seamlessly, and ensuring each client has a relaxing experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your service area?I am based in Chicago, IL and service the City of Chicago, North Shore and Western Suburbs. I do travel for weddings within the United States for an added fee.

Do you have Minimums in order for me to secure you as my artist?Yes. I am in wedding season year round, therefore minimums are required to secure my services.

Friday & Sunday Weddings:Bride + 4Saturday Weddings:Bride + 5

Is there a travel fee?There is no travel fee to the city of Chicago and Western Suburbs. Please inquire for other locations.

Do you service Destination Weddings?I do offer services for Destination Weddings within the United States. The travel, hotel, per diem, and a travel fee plus services fee will apply. Please inquire for additional information. Destination Weddings are considered anywhere outside of the Chicagoland Area.

Do you have a studio?All of my services are on location.I come to you for both the Preview and the Day of Wedding Services so you can relax and enjoy the experience.

How do you accommodate large parties?I have an amazing team of assistants I have personally trained to assist me. Assistants are required for parties of 8 or more. There is an added fee for Assistants. For parties of 10 or more I do have an established relationship with several senior artists like myself, and can bring in an additional set of artist hands for an added fee.

What does the Bride Package Include?The bride package includes Airbrush Makeup, Individual Placed Eyelashes, Hydrating Sheet Mask or Serum application along with neck, chest, and back hydration.

Does everyone have to have Airbrush Makeup & Eyelashes?

All Wedding Party services include the option of Airbrush Makeup & Eyelashes.

Do you offer Hair Services?I have a wonderful list of talented hair artists I would be happy to refer my brides to. To protect the integrity of my artistry, I am focusing on makeup only.

Do you offer eyes only or skin only? I only offer full service makeup, to keep its integrity. Makeup is best for photography when done fully and professionally.

How do I know if I am a candidate for Airbrush Makeup?I evaluate your skin and decide whether your skin will look best with either airbrush or hand painted makeup.

VALLIANT BEAUTY is an on-location Bridal Makeup Artist based in Nashville, TN + Chicago, IL. Makeup Artist, Vanessa Valliant, specializes in beauty makeup and brings over a decade of experience to Brides all over the United States.